She was born in Remsen July 24, 1923 a daughter of Raymond and Edna Jones Dutcher. She married Leroy K. Phelps on June 29, 1946. He died December 19, 2000. The couple settled on Starr Hill Road where they operated a dairy farm for many years. Anna was also a home health aide nurse. She enjoyed playing pitch, bingo and cooking. Leroy and Anna loved going to auctions and especially loved their cats and dogs.

Anna’s family would like to thank the Luther Home for all their care and kindness shown to Anna during her stay.

Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Zucco, Utica and Sandy Hill and significant other, William Shaut, Sauquoit; three grandchildren, Allen Barnhart, Utica, Connie Hill, Newport News, Virginia and Kenneth Hill, Buckeye, Az. and two great granddaughters, Nikki and Kimberly. She was predeceased by two brothers, William and George Dutcher and a son-in-law, Clarence Hill, who passed away in May of 1979.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 16, at 11 a.m. at the Ackley-Mills Funeral Home, 9597 Main Street, Remsen, NY. Calling hours will be 9-11 a.m. prior to the service.

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